Student Leadership - 2026 Councils
In 2026, the Academic Council aims to be guided by the WAKA value of Excellence. The council promotes focus, effort, resilience, and support to help students achieve their full academic potential while celebrating their academic success.
Council Members: Ezinne Ukeje, Phoebe Tutt, Harley Taufelila, William Scott, Ollie Ren, Esther Ogunbunmi, Zeva O'Sullivan, Zayed Muhammad Imtiyas, Michaela Mitchell, Joe Milne, Shea Mendis, Lesieli Manuopangai, Alexandra Lindsay, Anna Lightbody, Ada Hockly, Judith Fynn, Ryco Brewer, Tiaki Strickland, Wynter Looker, Sarah Hellyer
Meeting Time: Weeks 6, 8, 10 – Wednesday, Break 2, TKW2
Academic Prefects: Tiaki Strickland, Wynter Looker &Sarah Hellyer
Staff Leaders: Ms Coleman & Ms Hayat
In 2026, the Arts Council will promote creative excellence by leading arts projects, encouraging student participation in creative and extracurricular activities, and celebrating student achievements.
Council Members: Cleo Milne, Phoebe Kate Maiquez, Ashton Mahy, Elliott MacDonald, Harlin Kita-Mokalei, Hamna Khan, Leo Kelly, Jacob Henderson, Ja-bez Halasima, Vicky Guan, William Ford-Evans, Cayce Coe, Hayden Chandler, Holly Barrett, Hazel Argent, Luciana Beaton, Ellen Loftus, John Dela Cruz
Meeting Time: Weeks 6, 8, 10 – Thursday, Break 2, TKW5
Arts Prefects: Ellen Loftus & John Dela Cruz
Staff Leaders: Ms Bellis, Ms Woodley, Ms Vaatstra & Ms Coogan
In 2026, the Cultural Council will promote and celebrate the rich diversity of OHS students by fostering global citizenship, inclusion, and unity through cultural events, language weeks, and service initiatives that support and connect all students.
Council Members: Rhyston Toeono, Zharia Talagi-Aholima, Devante Taamale Faiaga, Ruby Stephens, Tohi Sinipata, Dornia Silupe-Ulumani, Nemani Radrole, Malua Lemana, Sanalio Latu, Taliyah Kumitau, Kalea Kienga, Richard Fotu-Sharkey, Aiveni Fahina, Paea I Moana 'Elone, Saiesha Chhotu, Isabella Cathro, David Tu’ifua, Ariana Latu, Leigh’Gin Kuluia Hampton-Toko-Mikahere
Meeting Time
Weeks 6, 8, 10 – Friday, Break 2, B4
Cultural Prefects
Leigh’Gin Kuluia Hampton-Toko-Mikahere, David Tu’ifua & Ariana Latu
Staff Leaders: Ms Mason & Ms R Prasad
In 2026, the Service Council will promote sustainability, community engagement, and compassion by encouraging student involvement in service, fundraising, and volunteer initiatives that give back to the community and build resilience, perseverance, and pride through meaningful schoolwide events.
Council Members: 'Ana Vaea, Sissy Szabo, Ren Sugahara, Savannah Schoonraad, Dylan Reid, Serah Ogunbunmi, Nathan Marshall, Ronan Laing, Martha Kavenga, Penny Hollands, Daniel Grange, Annanola Fononga, Buwaneshi Elpitiya Acharige, Keith Blake, Ehpsawpaw Ba, William Apa, Livvy Matsas, Eva Havili, Kristin McIntyre
Meeting Time: Weeks 6, 8, 10 – Tuesday, Break 2, TKW2
Service Prefects: Livvy Matsas, Eva Havili & Kristin McIntyre
Staff Leaders: Mr Lee & Ms Wati
In 2026, the Sports Council will promote health, wellbeing, and school spirit by encouraging participation in physical activities, celebrating sporting achievements, and leading events that foster teamwork, resilience, and a strong school culture.
Council Members: Evan Rico Agduyeng, Sophie Boulton, Selena Cardoza, Isabella Edlin, Pita Fahina, Abdolwahid Haidari, Jazzlyn Lagilikoliko-Siono, Elisetele Makalio, Toby 'One'one, Zara 'One'one, Tere Te Tini, Tanish Thacker, Lisa Hellyer, Inoke Colavanua, Jack Van Houts
Meeting Time: Weeks 6, 8, 10 – Monday, Break 1, PE1
Sports Prefects: Lisa Hellyer, Inoke Colavanua & Jack Van Houts
Staff Leaders: Mr Haines, Mr Collins & Mr Jacobson
WE HAVE FIVE STUDENT-LED COUNCILS AT ONEHUNGA HIGH SCHOOL
Academic Council
- Promote academic excellence and lead the Academic Council
- Promote the importance of focus, effort and aiming for excellence academically
- Develop and promote academic support programmes to assist students to achieve their academic potential
- Organize and promote school events with an academic theme – e.g. Study space for break and after school tutorials.
- Inform students of academic successes at the weekly year level assembly
Art Council
- Promote creative excellence and lead the Arts Council
- Promote student involvement in Creative Arts activities: Talent shows, Theatresports, Art exhibitions, Debating etc.
- Lead Arts projects around the school to demonstrate the creative skills of OHS students
- Encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities: choirs, drama groups, school productions etc.
- Acknowledge students’ successes at assembly
Cultural Council
- Promote and embrace cultural diversity and global citizenship
- Lead all students to embrace and celebrate all OHS cultures
- Assist with cultural events: Cultural days, language weeks and any cultural nights
- Work with the International Department to assist with the integration of international students into the school
- Lead organisation of school events to promote cultural awareness and service events which support all cultures
Service Council
- Promote and develop sustainable practices throughout OHS and lead the Service Council
- Build an awareness of community engagement and the benefits of giving back to the community
- Help with all fundraising opportunities and ensure volunteering time
- Encourage students to support various charities, by participating in OHS related events
- Organise school events
- Assist in the organisation of schoolwide service events: Pink Shirt Day, 40 Hour Famine, Shave for Cure, Anzac day etc.
Sport Council
- Encourage students to participate in sporting activities offered at school lead the Sports Council
- Assist in the advertising and organisation of sports events
- Organise sporting events that instil school spirit and culture
- Inform students of sporting successes at the weekly assembly
- Attend a number of sporting fixtures and support the teams
- Assist in the organisation of the Sporting Excellence Award Evening